Physiotherapy Support Worker

The successful applicant will work alongside the qualified physiotherapists supporting patients' rehabilitation. They will be expected to deliver delegated treatment programs that they will progress within set guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong team skills, an ability to communicate well with other colleagues and excellent motivational skills., You will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation and must demonstrate excellent communication skills. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, adaptable to change, showing enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills.

The successful candidate will supervise exercise-based rehabilitation both for individuals and groups.

Flexibility is essential as you may also be required to support other physio teams depending on service priorities, this may include community working. Both posts may include aspects of personal care.

Your role will also include administrative tasks and contributing to the general running of the Physiotherapy Department.

Previous experience in both rehabilitation in a hospital setting and classwork would be advantageous.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.